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Bob Dylan – New album announced

February 1, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0
Of course it’s always a pleasure to hear that there’s a new Bob Dylan studio album on the way – especially when the last one wasn’t so very long ago.  And pleasure becomes thrill when it […]
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Sufjan Stevens speaks up for refugees

January 31, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Some more glimmers of hope in the darkness, and who better to glimmer than Sufjan. Pitchfork reports: “Sufjan Stevens has shared a new statement addressed to America about immigrants and refugees. “There is really no such thing […]
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Jason Isbell Reunites with DBT in Nashville – Watch

January 31, 2017 Mark Whitfield 1
Late to the party with this one sorry (it was a difficult weekend for the world. Jason would understand). RS Country reports: “Jason Isbell reunited with the Drive-By Truckers Thursday night, joining his old band for […]
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Ramblin’ Roots Revue 2017 announced

January 30, 2017 Mark Whitfield 3
If you like the idea of watching quality americana while guzzling down some decent nosh and drinking yourself into oblivion, you’ll be delighted to hear about a celebration of roots, americana, folk and alt-country music which […]
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Bill Kirchen and Austin de Lone announces new album, UK dates

January 26, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0
Bill Kirchen and Austin de Lone have teamed up for their joint new album “Transatlantica” which comes out on 3rd March, uniting the pioneers of two major musical movements after decades of playing together – reggae […]

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Life, love and relationships are all wrapped up in one wonderful collection. Kye Alfred Hillig is based in Tacoma, Washington. A singer-songwriter, he has produced an exceptional, heartfelt album. His first recording since the release of […]
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Interview: Toad the Wet Sprocket – forty years of awkward grace

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Interview: Lady Nade on being involved in a Netflix drama, inspiration, identity and mental health in music

March 2, 2026 0
Runner-up in our readers’ poll for Best UK Artist in 2025, Lady Nade has steadily built a reputation as one of the most distinctive and emotionally resonant voices in UK roots music. Blending jazz, Americana, folk, […]
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Interview: Willie Nile keeps the light on for great American rock’n’roll

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I do a lot of my listening to music while out walking in the mornings, with or without a dog. The day after Willie Nile’s The Great American Light arrived in the mailbox, I popped the […]

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Grace Morrison “Broken Things” – glamour of the past shines through

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‘Broken Things‘ is the second single from Grace Morrison’s new album ‘Maybe Modern‘ which was released last Friday.  It’s her fourth album since her debut release in 2017 ‘I’m the Apple‘.  Grace Morrison describes herself as […]
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